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Tenpin Belfast (Odyssey)

20 lanes at the Odyssey with ramps for little ones, an arcade and pool

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Tenpin Belfast (Odyssey) — 20 lanes at the Odyssey with ramps for little ones, an arcade and pool.

  • Lanes: 20 lanes, including 4 VIP lanes (now operated as Hollywood Bowl, formerly Odyssey Bowl).
  • Cost: Varies by peak/off-peak; under-16 games from around £6, plus family and food deals. Check current prices on the venue's site.
  • For little ones: Gutter bumpers and lighter balls usually available; ask staff to set a lane up for kids.
  • Food: Hollywood Diner and bar on site.
  • Also on site: Arcade with prize games, pool tables, diner and bar.
  • Booking: Walk-ins sometimes possible, but book online ahead at weekends and peak times.
Plan your visit

The bowling: 20 lanes, family-friendly setup

There are 20 lanes in total, including four VIP lanes that come with comfier seating if you want to make a fuss of a birthday or a group. Gutter bumpers and lighter balls are usually available so younger children can join in, and staff can set a lane up for kids on request. Shoe hire is the usual deal at a bowling alley, so wear or bring socks. There is a cap of around eight players per lane, so it suits families, friend groups and birthday parties alike. Check the venue's own pages for current group and party options.

20 lanes 4 VIP lanes Bumpers and lighter balls for kids Arcade and pool Diner and bar on site Book ahead at weekends
Good to know before you go:

Bowling alleys run birthday parties, school-holiday deals and seasonal offers. Check the venue's own pages for current dates, deals and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎳A bit of friendly rivalryBumpers up, it’s anyone’s game — perfect for a family leaderboard.
  • 🧦Comfy socksYou swap into bowling shoes, so no bare feet or open sandals.
  • 💷Pocket moneyFor the game, and nearly always an arcade, diner or treats too.
  • 📱A quick bookingLanes fill fast on wet days, weekends and school holidays.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Lanes
20 lanes, including 4 VIP lanes (now operated as Hollywood Bowl, formerly Odyssey Bowl)
Booking
Walk-ins sometimes possible, but book online ahead at weekends and peak times
Cost
Varies by peak/off-peak; under-16 games from around £6, plus family and food deals. Check current prices on the venue's site
For little ones
Gutter bumpers and lighter balls usually available; ask staff to set a lane up for kids
Also on site
Arcade with prize games, pool tables, diner and bar
Food
Hollywood Diner and bar on site
Parking
Shared Odyssey car park (paid); allow time at busy periods
How long to allow
Around 2 hours for a couple of games plus the arcade; longer as part of a wider Odyssey day
Address
Odyssey Pavilion, 2 Queen's Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ
Questions

Before you go

How much is a game?
Varies by peak/off-peak; under-16 games from around £6, plus family and food deals. Check current prices on the venue's site
Is it good for young children?
Gutter bumpers and lighter balls usually available; ask staff to set a lane up for kids
Do I need to book a lane?
Walk-ins sometimes possible, but book online ahead at weekends and peak times
Is there food?
Hollywood Diner and bar on site
What else is there to do?
Arcade with prize games, pool tables, diner and bar
Getting there

Tenpin Belfast (Odyssey) is at Odyssey Pavilion, 2 Queen's Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ. Shared Odyssey car park (paid); allow time at busy periods. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The bowling alley in the Odyssey Pavilion was long known as Odyssey Bowl. In April 2022 Hollywood Bowl took it on, investing around £2.4 million in a refit and reopening it as their first centre in Northern Ireland, with 20 lanes including four VIP lanes.

It sits inside the Odyssey complex in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, alongside the SSE Arena, W5 and a cinema, sharing the large Odyssey car park. The bowling listing on Days Out NI may still carry the older Tenpin/Odyssey name, but the venue you visit today trades as Hollywood Bowl.